All Things are Possible...

I have been going to a Bible study (in the middle of nowhere) for the past couple of Thursdays. It is the most rewarding thing I've done with my time, in a long time. There aren't very many people in my small town who share my beliefs, and honestly, it's discouraging. It makes me think that the whole world has given up on a God who is so good, and so understanding, and so loving. But, this Bible Study gives me some faith in the small-town folk I surround myself with, and in the rest of the world which hasn't yet opened it's eyes.

It makes me sad when I see my classmates roll their eyes at the mention of God. It hurts me because I know how real and how perfect Christ is. But, I've also been where they are, and it is not a happy place. I hope that maybe someday they might know Jesus' love (because it's awesome!). And there isn't a happiness on Earth that can match the divine happiness that accompanies God's grace. (Seriously, I'm verging on happiness-tears as I'm writing this ha ha). But, this post isn't to preach; I'm just speaking about what I know...

But, back to the Bible study... I have never met a group of Christians so real. Each person who attends is on a different foothold of "the Faith ladder," and that's okay. Those who are just beginning to climb the ladder learn from those on the upper rungs (and maybe those of us on the lower footholds can teach the wizened climbers something too), but we all have something to learn and we all have places that we can grow in faith. It's just great to know that I have friends accompanying me along this journey (cliche?).

I'm convinced that the world's gone crazy... but, now I know, it's not the whole world.